5 Rules in Walking Your Dog

Walking your dog is a great activity for both a dog owner and his beloved canine companion. It encourages exercise for both parties and it also gives time for owner and pet to bond.

Walking your dog may sound like a very simple activity that takes only a leash and some sort of motivation. However, there are several things one must consider when walking a dog. There are several rules of etiquette to be followed.

Rule # 1: Check your area’s leash laws

Each area can have different rules when it
comes to walking your dog. Most cities and counties have leash laws that can be
found on the municipalities’ websites or posted in local parks and heavily
visited areas. Most areas require you to have your dog on-leash at all times in
busy areas. Some areas allow off-leash dogs to be “under voice control” in
quiet areas. What’s important is you research these rules to make sure you
don’t break any rules and become a threat to society.

Rule # 2: If your dog is allowed off-leash, make sure he has some training

It is difficult to control an untrained
dog, so before you allow your dog to go off-leash (if the law allows), make
sure you have trained him considerably.

Rule # 3: Don’t let your dog say hi to everyone

Your dog may be the friendly type who
sniffs everyone. But no matter how friendly he may be, not everyone wants to
meet your dog. In fact, there might be some who are seriously scared of dogs,
so make sure to keep your dog under control.

Rule # 4: Be especially careful around other walking dogs

If you see someone having trouble keeping
their dog under control, or someone practicing training exercises, stay away as
much as possible. Even if your dog is friendly, it doesn’t mean the other dog
is. You don’t want to get involved in a fight.

Rule # 5: Watch your dog for signs of fatigue

Make sure you’re not the only one
enthusiastic on walks. Your dog might be getting tired and dehydrated so watch
out for any signs that he is. Signs of fatigue include lagging behind on walks,
attempting to stop or lay down, and labored breathing. Make sure to take a
break once in a while.

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